Design ideas for a country kitchen in Detroit with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and black benchtop.

Quaint Space With Modern Taste

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

Small San Diego Kitchen with white shaker Ikea cabinets and black quartzite countertops. We used a rolling table as the kitchen island which also is used as a high top kitchen table. Incorporating a wood hood as a detail to add warmth to the space.

Williamstown, NJ Kitchenk

Under Construction Builders LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen Remodel in Morris Plains

JMC Home Remodeling

Design ideas for a modern kitchen in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, porcelain splashback, vinyl floors, with island and black benchtop.

Subway Tile Detail

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

This summer cottage on the shores of Geneva Lake was ready for some updating. Where the kitchen peninsula currently sits was a wall that we removed. It opened up the room to the living and dining areas. They layout is perfect for summertime entertaining and weekend guests.

Ocean Views Condo | Small Luxury Kitchen

Liza Nicole Interiors

Small kitchen big on storage and luxury finishes. When you’re limited on increasing a small kitchen’s footprint, it’s time to get creative. By lightening the space with bright, neutral colors and removing upper cabinetry — replacing them with open shelves — we created an open, bistro-inspired kitchen packed with prep space.

Provenza Front Row

Mouery's Flooring

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, beige floor and black benchtop.

Retro Kitchen Renovation

New Leaf Collaborative Architecture & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors, with island, multi-coloured floor and black benchtop.

Country Chic Kitchen

Miracle Contracting Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and black benchtop.

White Lake Kitchen Remodel

Bob Stern Building Company

Opened up the kitchen and dining room to create one large open kitchen and dining space with a large boat shaped island. Vinyl plank Lifeproof flooring was used due to the house being on a slab and on the lake. The cabinets are a white shaker from Holiday Kitchens. The tops are granite. A custom cable rail system was installed for the stairway and open loft area on the 2nd floor.

Einfamilienhaus K4

Hans-Peter Harms Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Hanover with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, with island, grey floor, white cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, vinyl floors and black benchtop.

Berry Project

Germano Creative Interior Contracting Ltd

This kitchen renovation consisted of a kitchen reface, where we updated the cabinets with an MDF Michigan door style in colour SW6251 - Outerspace featuring black handles. We installed a Quartzite Negresco Honed countertop with a granite sink in pearl black and a chrome faucet and drinking faucet. A white Teramoda tile was installed for the kitchen backsplash. Two pendant lights were installed over the peninsula and we replaced the ceiling light in the dinette area. Vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout the kitchen, dinette area, laundry room and hallway/closet leading to garage and baseboards were installed. The entire kitchen, laundry room and hallway area were painted. We also updated the ceiling fixture over the kitchen with pot lights.

2020 West Des Moines Project

Teal Creek Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

Studio A Interiors

Mid-sized country l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Rénovation d’un appartement de 57 m2

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Crédits Photo : Sophie Bernard-Ferry
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall separate kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, blue splashback, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and black benchtop.

Modern Kitchen

Home Idea Center

This is an example of a modern kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and black benchtop.

Brooklyn Loft Style Backsplash

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

The ceramic tile backsplash is meant to mimic exposed brick. This industrial element paired with simpler, traditional elements like the cabinetry combines for an eclectic and fun look. Photo by Chrissy Racho.

White Lake Kitchen Remodel

Bob Stern Building Company

Terrifically Two Toned

The Remodel Group

Walnut and white were chosen for the cabinets in this two-toned Kitchen. There is a place for everything and everything is in its place. A well thought-out cabinetry layout for this client’s needs came to life in this Kitchen.

A Transitional Kitchen Makeover in Arlington

Medford Remodeling

This is an example of a large transitional separate kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and black benchtop.

Kitchen with Vinyl Floors and Black Benchtop Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!